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Pasadena trees and open spaces

Pertaining to Pasadena’s tree canopy, the Arroyo Seco and the community parks

Letter to Keith Hala regarding Hahamangna SE Entrance Project

5 Mar 2022

The County ‘s recommendations are not authorized by the Hahamonga Master Plan. There should be no approvals for any additional changes until the entire project can be brought into compliance with the HWPMP and the Design Plan for the Arroyo Seco.

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA Letter to Planning Commission regarding CDSP Study Session

8 Dec 2021

The WPRA offers suggestions and comments to the Planning Commission about the Central District Specific Plan’s (CDSP) update & revisions

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena Central District Pasadena density Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena planning & development Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA City Housing Element Update Policies

24 Sep 2021

WPRA acknowledges the need for additional housing, especially affordable housing, so that people and families of all income levels can live in Pasadena. Affordable housing should be the primary focus.

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena governance Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA Newsletter Fall 2021

21 Sep 2021

In This Issue

Time to reconcile our drought with the aggressive state-led push for new housing

President’s Message: Time for us to face uncomfortable truths

No consensus on suicide deterrent barriers for bridge

WPRA comments on PDs, revisions to housing elements

Pasadena Heritage postpones Blinn House celebration

Q&A with Chad Augustin, chief, Pasadena Fire Department

A thank-you and a reminder to our members

Lessons learned from controversial ‘Big Dig’

Arroyos & Foothills Conservancy launches butterfly project

City takes step to reduce waste, slow climate change

Zoom: the silver lining of COVID

West Pasadena in three dimensions

Officers

PresidentDan Beal
Vice President, AdministrationEvan Davis
Vice President, CommunicationsAvram Gold
SecretaryKenyon Harbison
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Colorado Street Bridge Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena affordable housing Pasadena density Pasadena drought & water contamination Pasadena General Plan Pasadena history Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces

Pasadena Housing Draft Element – WPRA Letter to Council

30 Aug 2021

WPRA’s comments on the July 14, 2021 Draft Housing Element – WPRA considers this draft to be an overall good start to a difficult task, one that provides a platform for further engagement and revision. We list 7 key points of focus & 3 appendixes.

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena affordable housing Pasadena Central District Pasadena City Council Pasadena density Pasadena drought Pasadena General Plan Pasadena governance Pasadena ordinances Pasadena planning & development Pasadena public transportation Pasadena traffic Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA Newsletter Summer 2021

23 Jun 2021

In This Issue

2021 WPRA annual meeting tackles housing crisis

Elected officials comment on housing challenges

Experts panel discusses path forward for more affordable housing

WPRA honors Rosa Laveaga for service, dedication

President’s message: Bringing down the house

Remembering Becky Wheeler

Pasadena is preparing welcome mats for middle-income workforce renters

Pasadena Avenue on National Register

California’s housing goals for Pasadena defy logic

WPRA provides feedback on bridge options, SB 9

What went wrong with the Raymond Basin?

Daughter’s death prompts parents to advocate for drowning prevention

It’s time to face facts about preventable drownings

Are you ready to get up and get moving?

A civil (housing) war in the city of homes

Officers

PresidentDan Beal
Vice President, AdministrationEvan Davis
Vice President, CommunicationsAvram Gold
SecretaryKenyon Harbison
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena affordable housing Pasadena density Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena neighborhood associations Pasadena ordinances Pasadena planning & development Pasadena social scene Pasadena trees and open spaces

To Anita Cerna, Senior Planner, So Fair Oaks Specific Plan

15 Feb 2021

WPRA recommends adjustments to guarantee tree maintenance, density & height reductions of residential units, widening the paseos & deign compatibility

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Pasadena affordable housing Pasadena density Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA Newsletter Fall 2020

18 Sep 2020

In this issue

Creating a brighter future together by Geoffrey Baum

President’s message – Working on your behalf in a time of pandemic

Working on your behalf in a time of pandemic

Q&A with Dr. Robert Miller, President of the Tournament of Roses Association

Mansionization zoning amendments are on way to City Council

Caltrans home-sale bill fails but that may not be all that bad

New plan for arroyo restoration is half-good

How ‘Big Dig’ settlement improved plan

Priscilla Taylor caps 26 years with WPRA

Arroyo Seco Canyon Project: a small-area plan with no long-term context

Photo essay of Pasadena downtown during the COVID pandemic Pasadena

History: ‘The most perfect climate in the world’

PresidentDan Beal
Vice PresidentAvram Gold
SecretaryEvan Davis
TreasurerBlaine Cavena

Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena affordable housing Pasadena density Pasadena drought & water contamination Pasadena General Plan Pasadena governance Pasadena history Pasadena mansionization Pasadena social scene Pasadena trees and open spaces Rose Bowl

WPRA comments Arroyo Canyon Project DEIR

1 Aug 2020

To Elisa Ventura, Pasadena Water & Power – WPRA opposes the Arroyo Seco Canyon Project DEIR with spreading basins & proposes alternatives

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Devil’s Gate Dam Sediment Removal “Big Dig” Pasadena drought & water contamination Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces

WPRA Comments Lower Arroyo Habitat Restoration

1 Aug 2020

To Hayden Melbourne, Engineer of Pasadena Public Works asking that the review for the Lower Arroyo Habitat Restoration Plan be extended for public participation & disapproval of the process and project direction

Filed Under: Letters Tagged With: Arroyo Seco Pasadena drought & water contamination Pasadena maintenance & utilities Pasadena planning & development Pasadena trees and open spaces

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